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There will be all the latest team news before games, plus every one of Sam Allardyce's press conferences covered live and with video.

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19:12Adam Jones

Sign off

Well, that’s all we have time for tonight unfortunately!

However, fear not, Sam Carroll is back with you again bright and early tomorrow morning, to take you through DEADLINE DAY.

I feel like a kid at Christmas, honestly.

Anyway, BYE!

18:39Adam Jones

Not in the squad

Well, this could be a bit of good news for Everton...

18:23Adam Jones

Mori comeback plans

Ramiro Funes Mori has been out for a good long while hasn’t he?

The defender hasn’t featured for Everton since sustaining a serious knee injury on international duty in March, but has made his return to training.

Sam Allardyce has now revealed the club’s full plans for getting the 26-year-old back to action

“There’s still a fair way to go to get him back into match situations,” the Toffees boss told evertontv. “I think he’ll be training with us for a couple of weeks and then probably have a couple of Under-23 games and see how he progresses from there. I think that is the way forward.

“One of the important things is that when he’s fully fit and if and when he’s needed, he’s available to perform at the level we need him to.”

Everton's Ramiro Funes Mori

17:56Adam Jones

Sandro pay cut?

It’s no secret that Sandro Ramirez could probably leave Everton in this transfer window.

Although, interested clubs are running out of time to secure his signature.

According to Estadio Deportivo, Sevilla have sounded out the Blues striker as a back-up option - but he would have to take a pay cut if he were to join them on loan.

With the chance to get more minutes and perhaps rekindle the faintest hopes of making Spain’s World Cup squad though, it could be a gamble he’s willing to take.

Sandro Ramirez in action (Image: Jason Roberts)

17:40Adam Jones

Mahrez interest

Might he be out of tomorrow’s match?!

That would be an undoubted boost for Everton honestly.

17:25Adam Jones

Excited

I don’t know, this just doesn’t sit right with me at all.

...at least he’ll be walking out to Z Cars, that’ll be familiar to him.

New Number 7

Klaassen Offered to Napoli

Davy Klaassen could be upgrading from Everton, according to Alfredo Pudella.

Why do these Italian publications always have such cool names?

Apparently he’s been offered to Inter Milan in a straight transfer switch, but also to Serie A leaders Napoli.

Yep, Napoli who are playing some of the best football in the world at the moment.

Here’s the part where the Blues let him go and he’s a key cog in lifting the Champions League this year, isn’t it?

Good on them, though, the website also reports any rumours being circulated could well just be the make-believe-rumour-mongering of Klaassen’s agent as he tries to force a move away from Goodison.

Italy bound? (Image: Tony McArdle/Everton FC via Getty Images)

14:24Sam Carroll

Dixie Movie

If you haven’t already seen this today, here’s some incredible news.Dixie Dean’s life story will be made into a Hollywood movie!

I’ll let Dave Prentice explain.

Award-winning producers Sara Jandrain and Orian Williams have joined forces with director Simon Aboud, Paul McCartney’s son-in-law, to announce an originally scripted feature film which highlights the legendary centre-forward’s battle with mental health issues following his retirement from football.

Simon Aboud, Paul McCartney’s son-in-law, will direct, while Tony Kebbell of Fantastic Four fame plays Dixie.Get the popcorn in! I’ll meet you at the Showcase on opening night!

Dixie Dean, whose life will be made into a movie directed by Simon Aboud (centre, with wife Mary McCartney) and played by Toby Kebbell (right).

13:56Sam Carroll

Blennarrhassett's Granite

Some name, this, but Peter Blennarrhassett has recounted the story of his “Goodison Granite” on the club website today.

It involves Andy Gray, and it’s a good one.

All credit has to go to my mum for sending me this one. Good work, scout!

Here’s Peter’s story.

Peter Blennarhassett

“Our granite is in memory of my late father Francis Blennarhassett. When my Dad passed away I told my now-late Mum about the granites and we agreed to purchase one in his memory.

I remember how pleased and emotional she was when she first saw it and I know it was a great source of comfort to her that he is remembered at his beloved Goodison Park.

He was a fanatical Evertonian and we had Season Tickets together for many years in the Lower Bullens and travelled to many away grounds together. I have some of the best memories of my life watching Everton with him, particularly watching Howard Kendall’s great 80s team.

We witnessed a bit of history back then; when I was 10 years old, I was lucky enough to be mascot against Chesterfield in the Milk Cup and we drew 2-2 in front of Everton’s then lowest-ever home attendance.

We were struggling and Howard was under a lot of pressure, we were talking to him after the game in the main stand tunnel when an Everton official said to Howard that some fans were demonstrating outside the stadium, Howard looked at me and said: ‘Don’t worry son, we’re signing Andy Gray soon.’

We did and we never looked back. My Dad used to love telling that story to everyone!

I am still a Season Ticket holder and it’s nice that I get to show my kids his memorial at Goodison and it means a lot that I get to touch his name before every home game.”

Quality.

And sign Andy Gray we did!

13:47Sam Carroll

Hytner

Guardian journalist David Hytner has confirmed Oumar Niasse is staying at the club.

Fellaini Captaincy Promise

Jose Mourinho hopes to persuade Marouane Fellaini to stay at Old Trafford by offering him the vice-captaincy, according to Teamtalk.

His United career has been a rollercoaster one, hasn’t it?

A laughing stock under Moyes, Mourinho looked to be the man to banish him from the Theatre of Dreams only to make a complete U-turn and utilise the big Belgian in a multitude of roles.

When pressed on Fellaini yesterday, Jose said:

In relation to Marouane? No, no. I’m happy with his contribution.

I think he’s been a great professional for us and I know that he wants to stay with us and that is very important.

It’s rumoured PSG are interested in his services. Some players just have something about them, don’t they?Or maybe they just have fantastic agents.

Vice captain Mo? (Image: Getty Images Europe)

13:15Sam Carroll

Contract Renewal

Match of the Day has extended its contract with Premier League football!

Better than that ITV rubbish back in the noughties. What was that even called? The Premiership? Shudder.....

13:12Sam Carroll

U18s Win

Some saucy football on display for that first goal!

U18s have won this weekend and the U23s have won last night....

Down to you, lads!

13:06Sam Carroll

Pickford At Pinnacle

Anyone watching Everton this season will know Jordan Pickford’s qualities as a goalkeeper, and now England’s specialist goalie coach Martyn Margetson- who also fills the same role for the Blues- has claimed the former Sunderland man is one of the best he’s worked with.

“For his all-round potential and attitude towards wanting to get better, he is as good as anybody,” Margetson told evertonfc.com.

One of his main strengths is how he handles the mental side of the game. He is not fazed by any situation, which is so important for goalkeepers.

If you spend time thinking about what you cannot control, that can get the better of you. He thinks about the game, but it never overawes him.

Margetson has coached the Welsh national goalkeepers as well as at England, Crystal Palace and West Ham, but he says he’s “striving” to keep Everton’s number one at peak levels. “I am striving – we all are – to keep Jordan at the pinnacle of the game,” said Margetson. “His target will be to keep doing what he is doing for Everton.

“That will give him the opportunity to go to Russia, which is a massive thing for him personally, and for the Club.”

He added:“It is generally not easy as a young lad if you make a mistake. You learn to deal with it better as you become more experienced and play more games.

“But for such a young goalkeeper... he already has that ability to deal with anything. The mental side of his game is outstanding.”

At the pinnacle? (Image: Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

12:41Sam Carroll

Sam on Seamus

Sam Allardyce spoke to the club website last night as he hailed Seamus Coleman’s return from injury.

The Irish full-back, who played an hour against Portsmouth U23s last week, could feature against Leicester tomorrow.

“He reminds me of the dedication that’s needed in the game at all levels,” Allardyce said.

When I’ve seen him, he’s never been that miserable, he’s not been moping around - all he’s been enquiring about is, ‘What can I do to get fit? What more can I do?’.

That’s a credit to him. Hopefully when he starts playing again he’ll hit his top form as quickly as possible and make a big contribution for us.

Allardyce compared Coleman’s comeback to that of Yannick Bolasie, and warned caution might be key to the £60,000 man’s return. “Let’s just say, at this stage, please don’t expect too much, a bit like we said with Yannick Bolasie” Sam added.“Probably because of results, I’ve asked too much of Yannick. But as soon as you ask Yannick to play, he would - he would never say ‘no’. Seamus may be the same.“It may be a little time before he hits his top form but it’s very good news for such an important player, and such an important character, to be back in the squad.”

The ending is thought-provoking, so I’ve dropped that below, but the rest of the piece is an outstanding read.

Neville talks about his experience with the LGBTQ+ community and his lack of education on such issues while playing football and is searingly honest about his uninformed notions of the past.

I can only judge the LGBTQ+ community on my dealings with them and all I can say is they have been fantastic with me and my constant questioning and probing.

I now have new friends who I can call on for advice and guidance.I am 59-years-old and have been and am still being educated by the LGBTQ+ community for the first time. I was ignorant and closed to learning so I am grateful to them. We need to bring LGBTQ+ people and football closer together and that is my aim.

We should let people be themselves because that way they can have a chance to achieve their full potential, is that not what everyone wants?

Newcastle Lead Sandro Chase

If Sandro Ramirez is to leave Goodison this month, it appears bookmakers can only see one destination for the former Malaga man.

They’ve installed the Magpies as 2/1 favourites to sign the striker, with Brighton, Swansea and West Brom all trailing at 8/1.

Sandro’s wages seem to be a stumbling block for Spanish sides who haven’t got the resources to match his six-figure weekly pay packet, and with the Blues holding out for a loan fee on top of a full wage payment, the youngster could find himself remaining on Merseyside until the end of the season.

It's been a tough few months for Sandro. (Image: Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

11:17Sam Carroll

Applause for Cyrille

10:56Sam Carroll

Transfer Talk

With just over thirty-six hours of the transfer window remaining, I’ve taken to camera to talk about Schneiderlin, Klaassen and Sandro.

I have a sneaky feeling all three could stay, you know.

In other news, I’ve shaved! Hurrah!

10:52Sam Carroll

White on Schneiderlin

Looks like Farhad has fired over a message to his best mate Jim!

10:42Sam Carroll

Musa Leaves

Ahmed Musa bagged two against the Blues as they knocked Ronald Koeman’s men out of the FA Cup last season.